In TrailBlazers Impact Interviews, women and men share their struggles and secrets to success in stories about their journey. Some came from rough beginnings - but made it anyway. These stories make you realize it is possible to prevail even in the face of age or gender bias and/or racial discrimination and to blaze your own trail when there is no clear path ahead. If they can do it, so can you . . . by following their light . . . and then creating light for the person behind you.
From Venezuela to the U.S. Ep. 69 - Valentina Vitols has had a varied career, moving between politics, photography, app development, and the world of startups. Now an angel investor in Seattle, she mentors women founders to equip them for the journey of entrepreneurship. In helping others, she draws on ...
Your Pretty Pennies Ep. 155 - Tara Jones-Williamson - What if someone told you that the life you fantasize about while sitting at your office desk or while lying in bed is attainable? And that is not just an unrealistic figment of your imagination. Would you believe her? Whether you are a ...
Purse Power Ep.156 - Gail Becker is the founder and CEO of CAULIPOWER, a food brand that uses the power of vegetables to make healthier and easier versions of food. The idea of CAULIPOWER was born out of the frustrations that Gail had on the gluten-free industry since she couldn't find ...
How to Reinvent Yourself Tyra Jarvis Ep. 78 - Are you walking the path towards an extraordinary life? A life where you reinvent yourself and embrace change as it comes? During COVID, many people are thinking about doing exactly that! Tyra Jarvis is a coach who helps people set up ...
Hermoza Swim Ep. 39 - Marisa De Lecce - Do you dread buying a swimsuit? Like many women, Marisa De Lecce and Tiffany Rivers wanted to find stylish swimwear that made them feel beautiful without showing too much skin. At the time, it was difficult to find, fashionable options were often ...
Renew Hope, Reignite Dreams and Release Potential for People Through Business! Ep. 114 - Kristen Keen - How do you create a space for sexually traumatized women to find safety and know their worth and value? A place where women with human trafficking experience can feel safe helps with not ...
This Is Our Moment Ep. 154 - Dr. Tiffany Manuel is the President and CEO of TheCaseMade, an organization dedicated to helping leaders powerfully and intentionally make the case for systems change. She works with hundreds of passionate social change leaders, changemakers and innovators around the United States who are ...
Global Response Ep. 154 - Lori Henkel is currently the Global Response Executive for Bank of America, supporting employees, clients, and communities during times of crisis. She has 24+ years of influential leadership experience, 15+ years global HR experience, and a passion for building new teams and functions from design to ...
The Effect of Federal Policy on Racial Wealth Would you believe the federal government discriminated with intent? Richard Rothstein, author of the Color of Law, explains how the Federal Housing Administration housing was designed to explicitly segregate. It would not insure mortgages for African Americans but it subsidized developers with ...
Sharing Housing Ep. 151 - Annamarie Pluhar - Have you ever thought about sharing housing with someone, especially if you are single? And how do you know you are going to be compatible? Annamarie Pluhar is a passionate advocate of shared housing which is a potential answer to housing unaffordability. ...
Overcoming Gender Bias for a Cause Rocio Cavazos Ep. 55 - Can you overcome gender bias for a cause like investing in plant products? How is your business impacting the community, creating solutions for the greater good? There are many ways that your business can positively impact those around it ...
University of California San Diego Ep. 73 - Briana Weisinger - Are you or your kids in your 20's or 30's and want to be an entrepreneur? In this episode, Briana narrates her role at UC San Diego and how she helps younger people develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Today's college ...